Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Northern Victoria Region

Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (12:49): (879) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport and is regarding the lack of bus services in Marong, which is approximately 15 kilometres from the Bendigo city centre. Why is it that the Maiden Gully bus route, which is only a few kilometres from the Marong, is not extended to service Marong residents, families and schoolchildren trying to get to work and school? Junortoun is 14 kilometres from Bendigo city centre and Strathfieldsaye is 10 kilometres; both have a bus service. I would appreciate the minister’s assistance in reviewing the lack of public transport in the Marong area, which consists of a thriving and growing community with a solid family base.